Little Green Apples: the EPA approves

Ars Technica reports that the EPA really likes Apple's computers. (Cue Sally Field.) The EPA, which grades computers on a a 51-criteria scale, gave Apple some very high marks.

According to the grading scheme, computers that meet all the required criteria and at least half of the optional criteria are awarded silver medals. (No computers have won gold medals.) Apple's MacBook Pro line received 6 silver medals, as did the Mac Pro and several Cinema Displays.

We've already covered Apple's extensive recycling program, energy efficiency goals, and reduction of harmful materials in manufacturing in an earlier TUAW post. It's nice to know that the EPA agrees. Clearly some groups targeting Apple for environmental concerns aren't in agreement with the EPA's stance.